Manjit Kaur v. State Of Punjab

Crl. Misc. No. M-43344 of 2017 [ 1 ]

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH Crl. Misc. No. M-43344 of 2017 Date of Decision : February 08, 2018 Manjit Kaur .............................................................Petitioner

Versus

State of Punjab ........................................................ Respondent CORAM : HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE LISA GILL ...

Present:

Mr. G.S.Kaura, Advocate for the petitioner.

Ms. Monika Jalota, DAG, Punjab.

...

LISA GILL, J. (Oral) The petitioner seeks the concession of anticipatory bail in FIR No. 150 dated 25.09.2017 under Section 306 IPC (Section 304-B IPC added later on) registered at Police Station City Malout, District Shri Muktsar Sahib.

It is submitted that the petitioner is the mother-in-law of the deceased and has been falsely implicated in this case merely due to her relationship. Moreover, the petitioner is hard of hearing and has nothing to do with the matrimonial dispute, if any, between her son and daughter-inlaw (deceased). There is no evidence on record to indicate the commission of any offence punishable under Section 306 IPC or Section 304-B IPC which was added at a later stage. The cause of death is poisoning. No injuries were detected on the person of the deceased. Moreover, the petitioner, it is submitted, has joined investigation. She undertakes to face trial and not abuse the concession of anticipatory bail if confirmed. It is, Rupinder Kaur 2018.02.08 17:57 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

Crl. Misc. No. M-43344 of 2017 [ 2 ] thus, prayed that this petition be allowed.

Learned counsel for the State, on instructions from ASI Gursewak Singh, verifies that the petitioner has joined investigation and her custodial interrogation is not required. The petitioner is not reported to be involved in any other criminal case.

Keeping in view the facts and circumstances of the case but without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, it is considered just and expedient to allow this petition. Consequently, order dated 27.11.2017 is made absolute.

None of the observations made here-in-above shall be construed to be a reflection on merits of the case and shall have no bearing on trial.

( LISA GILL ) 08.02.2018 JUDGE rupi Note: Whether speaking/reasoned Yes / No Whether Reportable:

Yes / No Rupinder Kaur 2018.02.08 17:57 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document